Absa prepaid card paybill number 303 069
Top up an Absa multi-currency prepaid card from M-Pesa.
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Calculate the feeAccount number for Absa prepaid card
- Format
- Account number
- What to type
- Your Absa prepaid card number.
- Example
- Your Absa prepaid card number
- Common mistake
- Including a hyphen, slash, or space: most paybill systems reject the entry silently and the money waits in suspense until manually reconciled.
M-PESA cost to pay Absa prepaid card (2026 Safaricom tariff)
The M-PESA charge on paybill 303069 at common amounts, from Safaricom's Paybill Standard Tariff. This is the total charge. Absa prepaid cardchooses who pays it: you, Absa prepaid card, or a split, so it is the most you pay.
| If you pay Absa prepaid card | M-PESA fee | Most taken from your M-PESA |
|---|---|---|
| KES 200 | KES 5 | KES 205 |
| KES 500 | KES 5 | KES 505 |
| KES 1,000 | KES 10 | KES 1,010 |
| KES 2,500 | KES 20 | KES 2,520 |
| KES 10,000 | KES 48 | KES 10,048 |
| KES 50,000 | KES 108 | KES 50,108 |
Free for amounts up to KES 100. Source: Safaricom Paybill Standard Tariff, checked 25 October 2026.
See full M-PESA fee bands and limits for every amount up to KES 250,000. Safaricom's fees already include excise duty, which is 15% of the fee on money transfer services.
Absa prepaid card payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes specific to Absa prepaid card, with the fix that works first. If none of these resolve it, the 10-character M-PESA transaction code is the universal proof of payment, keep the SMS until the issue clears.
Topped up but the card balance has not changed.
Check you used the card number in the account field, not your bank account number. Then check the balance in the prepaid cardholder portal rather than the main internet banking login, which does not show prepaid balances. If still missing after an hour, call +254 722 130120 with the M-PESA code.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
Common help with Absa prepaid card
Absa's multi-currency prepaid card is topped up from M-PESA on paybill 303069 with the card number as the account, a format Absa has confirmed publicly. The card holds several currencies, which is why travellers use it: loading before you travel fixes the exchange rate at that moment rather than converting at whatever rate applies on the day. It is managed through a separate prepaid cardholder login on absabank.co.ke, not the main internet banking login. Note this is a different paybill from 303030, which takes Absa bank account and credit card payments.
M-PESA paybill cost
What does paying Absa prepaid card cost you?
For KES 2,500 to Absa prepaid card (paybill 303069), the M-PESA charge is at most KES 20. Safaricom sets the charge; each business chooses whether the customer pays it, the business pays it, or they share it.
Result
Fee
KES 20
Total cost
KES 2,520
Free for payments of KES 100 and below.
This is the total charge. The business chooses who pays it: you (Business Bouquet), the business (Customer Bouquet) or both, split by band (Mgao). So it is the most you pay.
Source: Safaricom Paybill Standard Tariff, linked from the Business Paybill page, checked 25 October 2026.
Updated for 2026 Safaricom tariffs. Verify on safaricom.co.ke before sending large amounts.
How to pay Absa prepaid card
M-Pesa
Pay via M-Pesa 303 069
- Open M-Pesa, dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
- Enter Business Number: 303 069
- Enter Account (Account Number): Your Absa prepaid card number.
- Enter the amount, in KES.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.
Account format
Account Number: Your Absa prepaid card number.
Absa prepaid card payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes specific to Absa prepaid card, with the fix that works first. If none of these resolve it, the 10-character M-PESA transaction code is the universal proof of payment, keep the SMS until the issue clears.
Topped up but the card balance has not changed.
Check you used the card number in the account field, not your bank account number. Then check the balance in the prepaid cardholder portal rather than the main internet banking login, which does not show prepaid balances. If still missing after an hour, call +254 722 130120 with the M-PESA code.
You used 303030 instead of 303069.
The money has gone to the bank-account ledger. Call +254 722 130120 with the transaction code and both paybills. Do not top up again until the first payment is traced.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
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M-Pesa fees for Absa prepaid card
| Amount | M-Pesa fee | Total cost | % fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| KES 50 | Free | KES 50 | , |
| KES 200 | KES 5 | KES 205 | 2.50% |
| KES 1,000 | KES 10 | KES 1,010 | 1.00% |
| KES 5,000 | KES 34 | KES 5,034 | 0.68% |
| KES 20,000 | KES 62 | KES 20,062 | 0.31% |
About Absa prepaid card
Top up an Absa multi-currency prepaid card from M-Pesa.
- Sector
- Bank
- Official site
- absabank.co.ke
Frequently asked about Absa prepaid card
What is Absa prepaid card's paybill number?
Absa prepaid card's M-Pesa paybill is 303069. Top up an Absa multi-currency prepaid card from M-Pesa.
How do I pay Absa prepaid card via M-Pesa?
Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 303069, then your account (Your Absa prepaid card number.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.
What account number do I use for Absa prepaid card?
Your Absa prepaid card number.
Can I pay Absa prepaid card from abroad?
Yes, diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to Absa prepaid card's paybill 303 069. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.
What are the M-Pesa fees for paying Absa prepaid card?
M-Pesa charges a transaction fee based on the amount sent. Use our M-Pesa fees calculator to see the exact 2026 cost for any amount.
What if I pay the wrong amount or use the wrong paybill?
Contact Absa prepaid card support straight away with your M-PESA transaction code. If you paid the wrong paybill entirely, call Safaricom customer care on 100 (prepay) or 200 (postpay) as soon as you can. The 456 self-reversal does not cover paybills, and the business has to agree before the money comes back, so a refund is not guaranteed.
How do I confirm my payment to Absa prepaid card went through?
M-Pesa sends a free SMS confirmation with a transaction code (e.g., ABC12DEF345). Save this code, it's your proof of payment. Absa prepaid card should also confirm receipt via their channels.
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